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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 872.10 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 872.10 and 380.08 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 872.10 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/872.10 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 872.10 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 331,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,467.77/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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